Sunday, December 12, 2010

Court Rejects Establishment Clause Claim Alleging Connection of State Officials With Catholic Organizations

Wallace v. Bank of America, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 129804 (D NH, Nov. 5, 2010), is a pro se case growing out of foreclosures on plaintiff's homes.  A New Hampshire federal district court rejected an Establishment Clause claim added by plaintiff which, according to the court, was "based on the governor's appearance at a fundraiser for a community food bank run by New Hampshire Catholic Charities, and the Roman Catholic Church membership or affiliation of Robert Ducharme, Chairman of the New Hampshire Board of Nursing, and others who [plaintiff] believes have harassed or defamed her."